Vieques Dining Directory

La Iguana Restaurant & Bar will satisfy your appetites for Crillo food and good times on Vieques. La Iguana, located in Santa Maria, is open every day, offering daily food and drink specials, with events throughout the week. Weekends are great at La Iguana. Live music and dancing, with a comfortable crowd of locals and visitors.

The restaurant serves an assortment of Puerto Rican Crillo (Latin Caribbean) foods with local Vieques influence. Enjoy pollo, carnes y mariscos (chicken, steak and seafood) prepared and seasoned in the island way, served with rice and beans, tostones (fried plantains) or arepas (fried bread). Taste their delicious Mofongo (mashed plantain stuffed with seafood) and Asopao (thick seafood stew).

At La Iguana, the bar is always open! One of the best bartenders on Vieques, Suca, prepares all of your favorite drinks, including several house speciality drinks and shots. Try a Blue Coconut martini, a rich Pina Colada or the house specialty "Iguana." Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, two pool tables and a dance area. Regular special events, live music and good atmosphere make this a place to go on Vieques.

Menu Sample

  • Pescado (Whole fish) a la Criolla
  • Lobster, Shrimp, Conch or Octopus Salad
  • Mofongo (plantains) stuffed with lobster/mixed seafood
  • Chuleta Frita (Fried pork chops) with vegetables
  • Churrasco con cebollas (Steak with onions)
  • Pechuga a la Milanesa (Chicken parmesan)
  • Try the Volcán Relleno "Stuffed Volcano"

Upcoming and Ongoing Events

  • February 14: Valentine's Champagne Dinner
  • Tuesdays: Steak and Seafood/Surf and Turf Night 5-9pm
  • Thursdays: All-you-can-eat Crillo Buffet $18
    (includes house drink) 6-10pm
  • Live Music every Saturday!

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